www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Nonehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/don-garber/?utm_medium=RSS2017-08-02T19:56:34-04:00Beckham moving closer to his expansion MLS team for Miami2017-08-02T19:56:34-04:00TIM REYNOLDShttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/2/beckham-moving-closer-to-his-expansion-mls-team-fo/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MIAMI (AP) - David Beckham is now officially on the brink of finally being awarded an MLS expansion franchise for Miami.</p> <p>Major League Soccer owners voted Wednesday to move into final stages with the soccer icon toward closing the deal on his long-awaited team, one that may begin play in ...MLS celebrates 22 teams in 22 years this season2017-03-01T19:15:36-05:00ANNE M. PETERSONhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/1/mls-celebrates-22-teams-in-22-years-this-season/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The theme for Major League Soccer this season is 22 in 22, as the league embarks on its 22nd year with 22 teams - including two new teams in the Atlanta United and Minnesota United.</p> <p>The theme could just as easily be expansion, expansion, expansion.</p> <p>Launched with 10 teams in ...St. Louis, San Diego bidding for MLS expansion teams2017-01-31T17:58:52-05:00RONALD BLUMhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/31/st-louis-san-diego-bidding-for-mls-expansion-teams/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEW YORK (AP) - Dropped by the NFL, St. Louis and San Diego are among bidders from 12 areas applying for four Major League Soccer expansion teams.</p> <p>Two of the teams, which have $150 million expansion fees, will start play in 2020. MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Tuesday that having ...MLS commissioner receives application for San Diego team2017-01-30T18:02:51-05:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/30/mls-commissioner-receives-application-for-san-dieg/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>SAN DIEGO (AP) - Major League Soccer officially has another city seeking an expansion franchise.</p> <p>MLS Commissioner Don Garber accepted a San Diego investor group's application for a team Monday on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum.</p> <p>"It seems like we have something very special here in San ...AP Interview: MLS commissioner has eyes on young star power2016-12-08T13:49:56-05:00TIM BOOTHhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/dec/8/ap-interview-mls-commissioner-has-eyes-on-young-st/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber believes his league is in transition when it comes to star players.</p> <p>It's a youth movement slowly taking hold as teams shift from older designated players to younger options to fill the premier roles.</p> <p>"Without doubt the target is younger players who are coming ...Don Garber blasts Jurgen Klinsmann for MLS, Donovan snubs2014-10-15T17:35:58-04:00Ronald Blumhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/15/don-garber-blasts-jurgen-klinsmann-mls-donovan-snu/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEW YORK &mdash; Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber took the extraordinary step Wednesday of criticizing U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann for not taking Landon Donovan to the World Cup and for saying Clint Dempsey and Michael Bradley damaged their careers by returning to MLS from European clubs.</p> <p>Garber, the league's ...Garber says new stadium essential for Miami2014-04-25T13:30:08-04:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/25/garber-says-new-stadium-essential-for-miami/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said Friday a new downtown Miami stadium is essential to complete plans for an expansion team that would be owned by former English star David Beckham.</p> <p> MLS announced plans for the team in February, but Beckham's proposed Port ...Atlanta lands MLS expansion team for 20172014-04-17T04:31:00-04:00PAUL NEWBERRYhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/17/atlanta-lands-mls-expansion-team-for-2017/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ATLANTA (AP) - Arthur Blank donned traditional soccer garb to mark his newest venture - an MLS team for Atlanta.</p> <p> "I love this one," Blank said, looking down at the red, black and gold scarf draped over his dark suit. "I haven't taken it off since it was ...MLS Commissioner Don Garber diagnosed with cancer2014-04-15T12:32:05-04:00SOCCERLY.COMhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/15/mls-commissioner-don-garber-diagnosed-with-cancer/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Major League Soccer announced April 12 that MLS Commissioner Don Garber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He has undergone a series of comprehensive tests and the cancer has not spread. Based on the stage of his cancer, his doctors expect he will have a full recovery. Garber will continue ...MLS Commissioner being treated for prostate cancer2014-04-12T14:30:47-04:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/12/mls-commissioner-being-treated-for-prostate-cancer/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Soccer says that Commissioner Don Garber is being treated for prostate cancer, and doctors expect he will make a full recovery</p> <p> The 56-year-old Garber has undergone a series of comprehensive tests, and the cancer hasn't spread, MLS said Saturday. Garber will undergo ...MLS prepared to start season without regular refs2014-03-04T18:10:41-05:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/4/mls-prepared-to-start-season-without-regular-refs/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Soccer is prepared to start the new season this weekend even if a labor dispute with its regular referees and other match officials isn't resolved in time.</p> <p> The dispute is between the Professional Soccer Referee Association, which represents MLS referees, assistant referees ...Garber: Atlanta, Minneapolis in mix for expansion2014-02-20T20:26:21-05:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/feb/20/garber-atlanta-minneapolis-in-mix-for-expansion/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber says Atlanta, Minneapolis, Sacramento, San Diego and Texas sites are under consideration as expansion cites.</p> <p> MLS will increase to 21 teams when New York City and Orlando, Fla., start play in 2015. A Miami team has been awarded ...Beckham exercises option to buy MLS team in Miami2014-02-05T17:50:17-05:00STEVEN WINEhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/feb/5/beckham-exercises-option-to-buy-mls-team-in-miami/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> MIAMI (AP) - David Beckham hopped onto the stage, his back to sun-splashed Biscayne Bay, and a pack of photographers jostled for position as admirers cheered and chanted.</p> <p> "Thank you for the warm welcome," Beckham said on an 80-degree February morning. In this case, it was soccer weather.</p> ...Major League Soccer to add 4 teams by 2020 season2013-08-01T00:35:16-04:00DAVE SKRETTAhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/aug/1/major-league-soccer-to-add-4-teams-by-2020-season/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>KANSAS CITY, KAN. (AP) - Major League Soccer isn't content to rest once its latest franchise joins the fold in 2015.</p><p>Instead, the league plans to expand to 24 teams by the 2020 season.</p><p>Commissioner Don Garber announced MLS's plan to add four more clubs during halftime of its annual All-Star game ...Major League Soccer to add 4 teams by 2020 season2013-07-31T22:27:48-04:00DAVE SKRETTAhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jul/31/major-league-soccer-to-add-4-teams-by-2020-season/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>KANSAS CITY, KAN. (AP) - Major League Soccer plans to add four expansion teams by the 2020 season.</p><p>Commissioner Don Garber announced the league's plans during halftime of its annual All-Star game Wednesday night. The location of the teams has yet to be decided, but Garber said the league has already ...Yankees, Man City to co-own NYC MLS team2013-05-21T11:33:02-04:00RONALD BLUMhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/21/yankees-man-city-to-co-own-nyc-mls-team/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEW YORK (AP) - Hoping their baseball success will translate to titles in another sport, the Yankees are combining with English power Manchester City to own a Major League Soccer expansion team in New York that will start play in 2015.</p><p>The team, the 20th in a league that has doubled ...MLS goal: Be among world soccer elite by 20222013-02-27T18:00:29-05:00TIM BOOTHhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/feb/27/mls-goal-be-among-world-soccer-elite-by-2022/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Major League Soccer is giving itself a date and setting a goal _ it wants to be considered among the world's premier soccer leagues by 2022.</p><p>MLS commissioner Don Garber believes it's obtainable, even if it's ambitious.</p><p>&quot;I think the plan has been in place for some time, now we have given ...Sandy prompts switch; United will open playoffs at home2012-10-31T19:19:04-04:00Thomas Floydhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/oct/31/superstorm-sandy-prompts-switch-united-will-open-a/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls will swap home dates for their Eastern Conference semifinal series, the clubs announced Wednesday, with RFK Stadium hosting Game 1 on Saturday as the New York metropolitan area continues to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.</p> <p>United, as the higher seed, ...Garber says MLS would use goal-line technology2012-04-19T15:34:57-04:00RONALD BLUMhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/apr/19/garber-says-mls-would-use-goal-line-technology/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Soccer would implement goal-line technology quickly if it's approved in July by the sport's rules-making body.</p><p>&quot;We're interested in being a test league and we hope that we could achieve that,&quot; MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Thursday while speaking to the Associated Press Sports Editors. ...Philadelphia will host the 2012 MLS All-Star Game2012-01-24T14:36:48-05:00ASSOCIATED PRESShttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/24/philadelphia-will-host-the-2012-mls-all-star-game/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The 2012 MLS All-Star game was awarded Tuesday to the Philadelphia Union, who will host the annual event July 25 at PPL Park.</p><p>The opponent has yet to be determined, though MLS Commissioner Don Garber said that an answer should come in the next two months.</p><p>&quot;We have nothing ...